Long months away from your family is something no father looks forward to. But with the lifestyle of a deployed soldier, this father knows it all too well.

When it was finally time to return to his loving wife and kids, mom decided to plan a surprise that her little ones would never see coming.

They gathered around the laptop to see their daddy’s face smiling back at them and began chatting about what they learned in school and what was new in each of their lives.

After a few minutes of talking via Skype, dad comes walking through the front door! Mom has “Welcome Home” signs ready and a camera on hand to capture the sweet reactions of her kids.

From video chat to homecoming surprise that they will never forget, mom’s surprise went off without a hitch. Watch the video below to see their reactions for yourself.

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